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Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
June 29, 2026 – July 1, 2026
LEMIT Public Information Officer
LEMIT Criminal Justice Center · Huntsville, TX
The Public Information Officer (PIO) course is designed for public safety personnel responsible for managing, disseminating, and overseeing information on behalf of their departments or organizations. Open to potential, newly assigned, and experienced PIOs—as well as administrative executives involved in public communication—the program equips participants with the essential skills and “tools of the trade” needed […]
July 6, 2026 – July 10, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
San Antonio, TX
The FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) course is a 4 ½-day intense curriculum developed to assist law enforcement in communication with not only the media, but the communities they serve. The course is suitable for chiefs and commanders who may deal with the media on a regular or ad hoc basis and full-time/part-time Public […]
July 6, 2026 – July 10, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Coatesville, Pennsylvania · Coatesville, PA
The FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) course is a 4 ½-day intense curriculum developed to assist law enforcement in communication with not only the media, but the communities they serve. The course is suitable for chiefs and commanders who may deal with the media on a regular or ad hoc basis and full-time/part-time Public […]
July 7, 2026 – July 9, 2026
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
Abilene, TX
The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.
July 7, 2026 – July 9, 2026
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
Lumbertson ISD Center for Performing Arts · Lumberton, TX
The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.
July 7, 2026 – July 9, 2026
K0105 Public Information Basics
Virtual event
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
July 7, 2026 – July 8, 2026
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Durham, NC
This course examines the role of public information in all-hazards incident management and provides practical training in crisis communication techniques. In a major incident, it is of critical importance that community leaders, incident managers, and Public Information Officers (PIO) are prepared to communicate with the public through traditional and social media. This course focuses on […]
July 7, 2026 – July 8, 2026
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
College Station, TX
This course examines the role of public information in all-hazards incident management and provides practical training in crisis communication techniques. In a major incident, it is of critical importance that community leaders, incident managers, and Public Information Officers (PIO) are prepared to communicate with the public through traditional and social media. This course focuses on […]
July 7, 2026
PRCA Crisis Comms Conference 2026: What’s Truth Got to Do With it?
Virtual event
When facts are contested, trust becomes your most valuable – and most fragile – asset. The PRCA Crisis Comms Conference, sponsored by Polpeo, returns for 2026 with a focus on navigating crises in a post-truth landscape. From deepfakes and ransomware to bot-driven disinformation campaigns and social media pile-ons, the threats facing communicators have never been […]
July 8, 2026 – July 10, 2026
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
Austin, TX
The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.
July 8, 2026
PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies
Renaissance Austin Hotel · Austin, TX
This eight-hour performance-level course is designed to provide participants with knowledge and skills using social media tools to engage individuals and volunteer organizations for assistance during an emergency. Participants will learn about social media engagement techniques, individual and organizational roles in crisis communication, and Virtual Operations Support Teams (VOST). Imported Details Registration: https://ndptc.hawaii.edu/training/?course=31&state=&training_method=&start= | Location: […]
July 8, 2026
Legal Group: Communications in an age of conflict and controversy
London, United Kingdom
A PRCA breakfast panel | Wednesday 8 July | Kingsley Napley, London | 08:30 Communications professionals are increasingly expected to advise on issues that are complex, divisive and fast-moving, from geopolitical conflict and social crises to situations where there is no clear consensus and no easy answer. For in-house teams and law firm communicators, the […]